Job prospects Gas Fitter - Class B  in the Calgary Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Gas fitters" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Gas fitters in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Gas fitters in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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